Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 9.55

As amended through October 18, 2024

Rule RCr 9.55 - Jury instruction on the disposition of a defendant when the jury is instructed on the absence of criminal responsibility

On request of either party in a trial by jury of the issue of absence of criminal responsibility for criminal conduct, the court shall instruct the jury at the guilt/innocence phase as to the dispositional provisions applicable to the defendant if the jury returns a verdict of not criminally responsible by reason of mental illness or retardation, or guilty but mentally ill.

Amended by Order 94-1, eff. 10/1/1994; adopted eff. 11/15/1991